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Your permission slip to honest conversations about education, learning, and what really happens in and out of the classroom.
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S1E7 Episode 7: Boredom Is Not the Enemy — Why Kids Need More “Nothing” in Their Day
In this episode of The Hall Pass Podcast, Jen and Brian tackle one of parenting’s biggest villains: boredom. Or is it? In a world of colour-coded calendars, back-to-back activities, and constant…
S1E6 Episode 6: Math Crisis? An EQAO Emergency on the 2025 Results
In this emergency episode, Jen and Bri unpack the 2025 EQAO results — focusing especially on math, where about half of students meet expectations. They take you through the history and purpose of the…
S1E5 Episode 5: Progress Reports Unpacked — What They Really Mean for Your Child
Progress reports are more than just a checklist or a grade snapshot—they’re a window into your child’s learning journey. In this episode, Jen and Bri break down what progress reports actually…
S1E4 Episode 4: IEPs Demystified: Understanding Individual Education Plans
What is an IEP, really—and how does it shape your child’s learning experience in Ontario schools? In this episode, Jen and Bri take you behind the scenes of the Individual Education Plan process,…
S1E3 Episode 3: The Myth of Learning Styles
Think you’re a “visual learner” or that your brain only works if information is served just right? Jen and Bri are here to bust that myth wide open. They dive into the pseudo-science behind learning…
S1E2 Episode 2: Routines That Don’t Ruin Your Life
Back-to-school routines can feel like an Olympic sport—but fear not, there’s no perfect formula. Jen and Brian compare their wildly different habit-building styles—Bri, the early-morning swimmer who…
S1E1 Episode 1: Advice to Our Past Selves
Episode 1: Advice to Our Past SelvesEver wish you could hop into a time machine and tell your younger self a thing or two? In this episode of Hall Pass, Jen and Brian take a trip down memory lane and…
Episode 0: Here’s Your Hall Pass
Hall Pass: Your official permission slip to talk about everything education related—no homework, just honesty.We’re Jen and Brian: educators, entrepreneurs, and seasoned pros in the supplemental…
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Hall Pass has published 8 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Arts.
Hall Pass is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.